
Travis Maurer
Travis G. Maurer is an award-winning digital content storyteller with more than 25 years of experience in broadcast and digital media. He currently serves as Senior Digital Content Creator at FOX 5 Atlanta.
Before joining FOX 5 in 2010, Travis made a brief stop across town at WXIA-TV, where his work covering the historic 2009 Atlanta flood earned an Emmy Award. He also earned a nomination for his leading coverage on the night of the 2008 Atlanta tornado.
His career journey began in his home state of Florida at SNN6 in Sarasota, an innovative newsroom that was among the first to embrace digital storytelling. There, Travis covered major events, including the 2000 presidential election and President George W. Bush’s visit on Sept. 11, 2001.
During his time in Florida, he covered more hurricanes than he can count, including Hurricane Charley, a powerful storm that destroyed his hometown. That experience demonstrated the importance and impact of local news. While at ABC-7 and NBC-2 in Fort Myers, Travis earned an Edward R. Murrow Award for best website.
The latest from Travis Maurer
Atlanta rapper dies after running from officers in SE Atlanta, police say
A 39-year-old man died Friday night after fleeing from Atlanta police responding to a 911 call about a dispute involving a weapon.
Crime scene at Flat Shoals Park; witnesses say 2 people shot
Police in Clayton County are investigating a double shooting at a park near Riverdale.
Man dies after shooting near NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena: Atlanta police
The man injured in the shooting near State Farm Arena has reportedly died.
50-year-old man hospitalized after shooting on Atlanta's West Side
A 50-year-old man was hospitalized Friday evening after being shot at a location on Atlanta’s west side.
Man accused of ramming woman's car arrested after fleeing deputies on foot
His arrest comes after a large multi-agency search, according to the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.
Body of missing 5-year-old Gwinnett County boy found in pond, officials say
The search for 5-year-old Indi Bullock took a tragic turn on Friday.
Young teen killed along Glenwood Road in DeKalb County shooting
Police in DeKalb County are investigating after a young teen was shot.
Georgia's national forests enforce campfire ban amid rising wildfire threats
A sweeping ban on campfires has been issued across Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
3-year-old dead after intense fire at Floyd County apartments
A fire broke out at the Redmond Chase Apartments in Floyd County on Wednesday afternoon.
Winder restaurant manager accused of kidnapping, raping employee
Daniel Barrios Catalan, 46, was charged with kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old employee, according to police.